Careers in Construction IndustryCISCO maintains a complete listing of all Building Trade Apprenticeship programs in
northeastern Illinois. The listing includes all information needed to apply for and
be accepted in an apprenticeship program.

Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT)Chicago Women in Trades works to increase the number of women in the skilled trades
occupation and to remove the obstructions that keep women from entering and remaining
in nontraditional careers. Utilize their site to ask questions and view news and updates
in the world of women's trades.

Federation of Women ContractorsThe Federation of Women Contractors (FWC) is committed to the advancement of entrepreneurial
women in the construction industry. Its 100-plus members include general contractors,
subcontractors, suppliers and service related firms representing all facets and of
construction.

Guide to Career ChoicesThese guides provide job descriptions, job outlooks, wage information, and lists the
education and training requirements for various occupational groupings within career
interest areas.

Guide to Career EducationLists "The Complete Guide" series to various occupations including "The Complete Guide
to Landing a Green Job."

JobHuntersBibleTake an interactive test to learn more about yourself, create a resume, find out about
places, fields, companies and salaries, look at job openings and get answers to frequently
asked questions about job-hunting.

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)Bureau of Workforce DevelopmentThe Bureau of Workforce Development encourages statewide economic development by cultivating
a well-trained workforce. The Bureau identifies youth, adults and dislocated workers
who are eligible for assistance under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), assesses
their employability skills and provides training in areas of growing employment demand.

Illinois WorkNetTMIllinois WorkNetTM is a free, online resource that provides career, education and
work support information for all Illinois residents and businesses.

International Union of Painters and Allied TradesDistrict Council 30The Painters and Allied Trades Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund provide apprenticeships
for those wishing to learn a multitude of skills in the painting trade. This training
prepares the apprentice for profitable employment as well as develops the necessary
background for good citizenship and craftsmanship.

Mapping Your FutureTake a guided tour of planning a career.On this tour, you can find out how to choose a career and how to reach your goal.
You can also pick up useful tips on job hunting, resume writing and job interviewing
techniques.

Occupational Outlook HandbookAn excellent starting place to search for employment information on specific occupations
based on data supplied by the federal government on choosing a career and finding
a job.

Personality TypeWhat's your personality type? Take the quiz on this site and find out. Using the Myers-Briggs
Type Indicator (MBTI), learn more about yourself and the people in your life.

Role Model Project for GirlsThis sampler of women's professions is meant to give girls an idea of the breadth
of their choices, encourage them to explore ideas that they might not have thought
possible before, and offer ideas about how they can achieve their goals.

Salary WizardThe Salary Wizard database contains salary information on thousands of job titles.
The Salary Wizard also calculates salaries based on job title and geographic location.

Self-Directed Search (SDS)Take this Self-Directed Search (SDS) and find a job that matches your skills and interests.
More than 20 million people worldwide have used the SDS to make informed career choices.
(There is a charge for this test.)

College of DuPage Addison Center

College of DuPage Addison Center is located in the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) on the east side of Swift Road, north of North Avenue and south of Army Trail Road. Swift Road is approximately 3/4 mile west of Route 53 or I-355.

College of DuPage Lisle location

The Lisle location is home to the College of DuPage Foundation, Center of Entrepreneurship and WorkNet Force. College of DuPage Lisle is located in the One Corporate Lakes building at the corner of Forbes and Cabot drives, just north of Warrenville Road.

College of DuPage Naperville Center

College of DuPage Naperville Center is located on the south side of Rickert Drive. Rickert Drive is accessed by turning north from 75th Street two miles west of Washington Street. From Route 59, travel east on 75th Street to Rickert Drive and turn north.

College of DuPage Westmont Center

College of DuPage Westmont Center is located on the west side of Pasquinelli Drive. Pasquinelli Drive is accessed by turning north from Ogden Avenue one block west of Route 83. The center entrance is immediately north of the bank.